FBI: Why is sending WhatsApp messages safer than sending SMS? The FBI's warning is relevant to you too..

The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is issuing a warning to those who send text messages via Android and iPhone. Now, new laws have given another reason to stop texting. Those in the US who use their phone's default messaging app for texting (SMS) instead of secure messaging apps should now be a little more cautious. For your information, some time ago, the US government agency Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advised securing private messaging applications. This means using only end-to-end encrypted communication and using free messaging apps that offer end-to-end encryption (E2E).

Users' Privacy at Risk
It's worth noting that new laws have been introduced in Europe that differentiate between encrypted and unencrypted messaging. Under these laws, companies may be required to scan messages to detect illegal content. Organizations like the EFF are concerned that this could lead to mass scanning of people's private messages, jeopardizing their privacy.

Use Platforms Like WhatsApp
According to CISA, users should use apps like Signal or WhatsApp for messaging. Both are excellent, fully secure, and cross-platform options.

For your information, European lawmakers have now decided to differentiate between encrypted and non-encrypted messaging. They are putting pressure on technology companies to detect illegal content. According to the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation), this means that personal messages that are not end-to-end encrypted will be scanned. This is not good for users.

Just as in the US, there is a clear distinction between secure and insecure messaging. The EFF says they are concerned that this method of scanning will lead to mass scanning of non-encrypted services. It's worth noting that Apple is still not adopting the new RCS protocol, which adds end-to-end encryption. Because of this, cross-platform messaging is still not as secure as it could be, just like a year ago. The FBI had previously warned all American citizens to stop using text messaging.

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